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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ewomack, post: 2487044, member: 15588&quot;]As I said previously, I&#039;m a completely rank, inexperienced and hopelessly amateurish beginner, but I post my thoughts to forums like this one for two main reasons:</p><ul> <li>If I never share my thoughts, no one can correct any misconceptions I have in those thoughts and then I&#039;ll never progress past a mere beginner&#039;s mind<br /> </li> <li>The people - in the ancients forum especially - are generally exceedingly friendly and helpful and, even if I occasionally make a fool of myself or post something embarrassingly incorrect or misguided, it&#039;s still worth it to participate and be a living, active part of the discussions and the community; in short, it&#039;s highly enjoyable</li> </ul><p>I lurked here for some 7 years before becoming a more active contributor. I now consider those seven years somewhat misspent. But lurking and anonymity definitely have their benefits, too.</p><p><br /></p><p>Similar to what others said, I ignore the pointless, rude and puerile cheap shot posts. I take most of those as signs of a deep insecurity and someone&#039;s need to &quot;prove something&quot; by bullying others. As was once said concerning the seemingly perennial adolescent playground ethos humans can&#039;t seem to escape, &quot;you can leave school, but school never leaves you.&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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